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Had Face-lift - when Can I Use Retin A?

FaustinianaOct 21, 2012
I've been using retin A for quite a bit. Had facial surgery last week that involved an incision under the chin, two near the ears and one at the hairline. How long should I wait before using retin A all over my face? Because some Retin A will definitely be applied on the places where incisions were made, so, is there any risk that Retin A will impair healing or make the scars worse? Thanks a lot

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Dr. Richard Baxter, MD
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Dr. Richard Baxter, MD
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Answered on Oct 23, 2012
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Dr. Thomas E. Kaniff, MD, FACS
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Dr. Thomas E. Kaniff, MD, FACS
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Dr. Todd C. Miller, MD
Dr. Todd C. Miller, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Nov 8, 2012
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Dr. John Q. Cook, MD
Dr. John Q. Cook, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 23, 2012
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Dr. Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)
Dr. Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 24, 2012
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